On Wed, Sep 01, 2010 at 05:04:37PM +0200, Julien Vehent wrote: > I know this is kind of off-topic on a Debian mailing list, but since > there's no Debian certification, I was considering taking RHCE. > The thing is, RHCE fast track course is $3000, and so far, > everything I've seen or read is pretty classic linux knowledge. So I > was wondering what other people thought of it. Most of what you will learn in the RHCE course can easily be applied to Debian, openSUSE, HPUX and many other UNIX and unix-like operating systems. I would recommend the certification. > Is it worth something as a linux certification, in the context of > working as an independant contractor for example ? My RHCE has been a valuable tool to put on a resumé. I know hands down that it got me my current job, even placing me above candidates who had computer science degrees and years of experience. > Considering I have about 7 years of linux sysadmin in my head, not > specifically with red hat though, is it doable to just take the exam > (with a bit of preparation before, eg. centos and a good book) ? The > exam itself is $750. Look over the preparation guide, and make sure you can accomplish each of those items with 100% certainty. If so, then you should be able to take the exam without the course. However, if there is even one topic on there that you are slightly unsure about, I would strongly recommend taking the course before the exam. I used to be an examiner for Red Hat, and I can say with confidence that the exam is very difficult. Many students would come into my class, very arrogant and confident they could do the exam with minimal effort, then fail miserably. The course is given for a reason. The topics covered are given for a reason. The book and labs are given for a reason. Take advantage of them. > Did I miss any other certification worth of interest ? I am looking at continuing my Red Hat certification towards earning my RHCA. Additional topics, classes and exams are needed, but it would be rewarding for me in my field. I'm also looking at getting some of the Cisco certifications. I hear the market puts great value on some of the higher Cisco certs, and people with them are highly sought after, and paid quite well. -- . o . o . o . . o o . . . o . . . o . o o o . o . o o . . o o o o . o . . o o o o . o o o
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